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Minneapolis Police Overwhelmed as Public Anger Grows

1/26/2026

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  • Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara says public anger is rising after three shootings involving federal agents in less than three weeks.
  • He says the department, with about 600 officers, is overwhelmed and cannot sustain operations amid escalating chaos.
  • Residents await political leaders to unite and address the situation.
  • O’Hara notes that protester Alex Jeffrey Pretti was exercising his rights while questions remain about the legality of his actions.